Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday March 26, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with interment prior at Hillside Cemetery. No public viewing.
Elsie Braun aged 94 passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17,2022 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.Elsie will be lovingly remembered by her five children, John (Cindy), Bill (Carol Ann), Patti (Doug) Brenda (Dan) and Mary Jane (LaVerne), twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Elsie is survived by siblings, Herb, Evelyn (Carl), Ethel (Peter), Gilbert (Susan) and one sister-in-law, Margaret. She was predeceased by her husband, John in 2016, her parents, John K Brandt and Anna Brandt and siblings, Pete, Edwin, Esther, Victor, Allen, Eleanor and Bernie.
Elsie was born on December 15, 1927 in Herbert, Saskatchewan. Being the daughter of a schoolteacher meant a few moves in Saskatchewan and Manitoba during her early years. In 1943 she and her family moved to Burwalde where she met her future husband, John. She was baptized in 1945 in the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church. Before she was married, she went up north to Oxford House by boat and canoe at the request of her missionary brother. There she was not daunted by the challenging task of teaching school even though she lacked supplies. She could create her lessons from what she had. John and Elsie were married in BC on September 17, 1949. They moved to Miami, Manitoba to begin their life together. There they had five children. Then in 1960 they moved to the Braun “home” farm where they farmed until their retirement in 1993. They then moved to their retirement home they had built for them in Morden, Manitoba. One final move in 2013 landed them in Homestead South in Morden where she resided until her passing. Elsie was a reluctant farm wife at first but devoted herself to supporting John and his farming endeavors. Raising five children during these years meant a lot of cooking, sewing and gardening. The girls especially were always well dressed. The business of raising children gave way to the enjoyment of welcoming grandchildren. She also spent a lot of time serving in the church in various capacities. One of the ways she served for 17 years was in Pioneer Girls Club. After retirement she took up golfing and quilting. I think we could say she became more recognized for her quilting skills than her golfing. She produced many fine quilts, some that won awards. She taught many ladies how to make fabric covered boxes as well. Mom was a strong woman with strong opinions, and many called her a friend. She will be missed.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday March 26, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Morden with a family interment prior to the service at Hillside Cemetery.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
Elsie Braun aged 94 passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17,2022 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.Elsie will be lovingly remembered by her five children, John (Cindy), Bill (Carol Ann), Patti (Doug) Brenda (Dan) and Mary Jane (LaVerne), twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. Elsie is survived by siblings, Herb, Evelyn (Carl), Ethel (Peter), Gilbert (Susan) and one sister-in-law, Margaret. She was predeceased by her husband, John in 2016, her parents, John K Brandt and Anna Brandt and siblings, Pete, Edwin, Esther, Victor, Allen, Eleanor and Bernie.
Elsie was born on December 15, 1927 in Herbert, Saskatchewan. Being the daughter of a schoolteacher meant a few moves in Saskatchewan and Manitoba during her early years. In 1943 she and her family moved to Burwalde where she met her future husband, John. She was baptized in 1945 in the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church. Before she was married, she went up north to Oxford House by boat and canoe at the request of her missionary brother. There she was not daunted by the challenging task of teaching school even though she lacked supplies. She could create her lessons from what she had. John and Elsie were married in BC on September 17, 1949. They moved to Miami, Manitoba to begin their life together. There they had five children. Then in 1960 they moved to the Braun “home” farm where they farmed until their retirement in 1993. They then moved to their retirement home they had built for them in Morden, Manitoba. One final move in 2013 landed them in Homestead South in Morden where she resided until her passing. Elsie was a reluctant farm wife at first but devoted herself to supporting John and his farming endeavors. Raising five children during these years meant a lot of cooking, sewing and gardening. The girls especially were always well dressed. The business of raising children gave way to the enjoyment of welcoming grandchildren. She also spent a lot of time serving in the church in various capacities. One of the ways she served for 17 years was in Pioneer Girls Club. After retirement she took up golfing and quilting. I think we could say she became more recognized for her quilting skills than her golfing. She produced many fine quilts, some that won awards. She taught many ladies how to make fabric covered boxes as well. Mom was a strong woman with strong opinions, and many called her a friend. She will be missed.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday March 26, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Morden with a family interment prior to the service at Hillside Cemetery.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements